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  • Vandenberg Hosts Wildlife Education Field Trip For Elementary Students

    Vandenberg hosts wildlife education field trip for elementary students in Lompoc, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026. The field trip was sponsored by Vandenberg Space Force Base and SpaceX and coordinated by biologists at the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands to further educate the public

  • Vandenberg Space Force Base Hosts Mission Update Speaker Series in Lompoc

    The Vandenberg Mission Update Speaker Series is a monthly event held throughout California's Central Coast in 2026. Each session highlights Vandenberg's mission updates and addresses topics of local interest, promoting transparency and strengthening collaboration with the Central Coast

  • Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on February 4th

    U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Specialist 4 Ricardo Vargas-Guevara, right, 630th Cyberspace Squadron cyber defense operator, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space Force

  • Vandenberg Range Operations Squadron Supports Starlink Launch

    The Western Range Operations Control Center (WROCC) countdown clock ticks down before the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission, from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026.

  • Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 28th

    U.S. Air Force Col. Amy Horton, left, Space Launch Delta 30 commander's individual mobilization augmentee, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Staff Sgt. John Boutros, right, 30th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg

  • Vandenberg's Hawk of the Week Award on January 21st

    U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, left, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, presents Vandenberg’s Hawk of the Week Award to Senior Airman Cristian Hacker, right, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, during a weekly installation leadership meeting at Vandenberg Space

  • SLD 30 3rd and 4th Quarter Awards

    Space Launch Delta 30 members pose for a group photo after receiving awards at the 3rd and 4th quarter award ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 21, 2026. The award ceremony recognized the work ethic and excellence of individuals and teams within the Delta.